Description
The Springtime Strawberry Sipper Mocktail is a refreshing and vibrant non-alcoholic beverage perfect for warm weather. Combining fresh strawberries, honey, lemon juice, coconut water, and sparkling water, this mocktail offers a delightful balance of sweetness and citrusy brightness with a fizzy finish. Garnished with fresh mint leaves, it’s an easy-to-make, hydrating drink ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup coconut water
- 1/2 cup sparkling water
- Ice cubes, as needed
- Mint leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Wash Strawberries: Begin by washing the fresh strawberries thoroughly under cold water to remove any dirt or impurities.
- Hull Strawberries: Hull the strawberries by cutting off the green stems with a small knife or using a hull remover.
- Place in Bowl: Place the hulled strawberries into a clean mixing bowl.
- Mash Strawberries: Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to mash the strawberries in the bowl until they are broken down into a thick, juicy pulp.
- Add Honey: Next, add the tablespoon of honey to the mashed strawberries.
- Add Lemon Juice: Pour in the tablespoon of fresh lemon juice, being careful to avoid any seeds that may fall into the mixture.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir the strawberry mixture gently with a spoon to combine the honey and lemon juice thoroughly with the mashed berries.
- Add Coconut Water: Now, add the 1/2 cup of coconut water into the bowl with the strawberry mixture.
- Add Sparkling Water: Pour in the 1/2 cup of sparkling water to bring some effervescence to the drink.
- Mix Drink: Give the entire mixture a gentle stir, ensuring the coconut water and sparkling water blend evenly with the strawberry puree.
- Prepare Glass: Prepare a glass by filling it with ice cubes to your desired level.
- Pour Mixture: Carefully pour the strawberry mixture over the ice cubes in the glass, ensuring it’s evenly distributed.
- Garnish: To garnish, take a few fresh mint leaves and gently slap them between your hands to release their oils, then place them on top of the mocktail.
- Serve: Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Springtime Strawberry Sipper Mocktail!
Notes
- Use fresh ripe strawberries for the best flavor and sweetness in your mocktail.
- Adjust the honey quantity to your preferred level of sweetness or substitute with a different sweetener if desired.
- For a stronger mint aroma, you can muddle the mint leaves slightly before garnishing.
- This mocktail is best served immediately to enjoy the fizz of the sparkling water.
- To make it vegan, ensure the honey is replaced with a plant-based sweetener such as agave syrup.
